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558-560 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1509032 2 units · 2 fl · 1975

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 558-560 36Th Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1975
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area2,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1509032
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Hsia Ching & Pao Chen Hsieh
Mailing address
20861 Hanford Dr Cupertino CA 95014
Last sale
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560 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
558 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 558-560 36th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, currently owned by Hsia Ching & Pao Chen Hsieh and constructed in 1975. The building has undergone two documented re-roofing projects, with the most recent completed in October 2024 at a cost of $10,600, and a previous re-roofing completed in February 2002 costing $4,000. Historical records indicate that an illegal kitchen unit was removed from the lower floor in 1984.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street parking violations in the vicinity, particularly regarding abandoned vehicles and blocked driveways, with numerous 311 calls logged between 2021 and 2024. Most of these complaints have been resolved by parking enforcement officers, though several resulted in citations or other enforcement actions. The most recent incidents occurred in December 2024, involving reports of abandoned vehicles, while earlier concerns in 2023 included a citation issued for sidewalk parking. The frequency of parking-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with street parking in the immediate area, though these issues occur outside the property itself and are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 558-560 36Th Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
79th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.5%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 5.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

558-560 36Th Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Building Permit Oct 07
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$10,600 · Complete

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